The Equine Documentalist

Hoof scoring is perhaps the most important tool in the integrative and PRO-Active equine podiatrists tool box. Hoof scoring is […]

Endocrinopathic (hormonal) dysregulation can result in development of the following diseases or conditions: · Insulin Resistance or IR (more accurately

This really is the starting point in any assessment of the horse and posture and we will refer to these

Hoof Boots are just one potential intervention to help create and maintain healthy hoof ideals and posture in horses. Used

We assess posture as part of our consults… a change in posture can provide early indicator of a loss of

…as demonstrated here in this challenging case. We apply healthy hoof guidelines to assess the current balance and decide on

The common practice of trimming heels short in order to achieve an idea of “ideal” (healthy ground contact for the

… and before the classic “head bob” manifests… In this excellent short video, Leading lameness diagnostician vet Sue Dyson says

A truly integrative approach considers all aspects influential in well-being and resilience. As non-farriers, our choices of interventions are somewhat

‘LONG TOES’ are usually LOW PALMAR P3 ANGLES and places the horse at GREATER RISK of INJURY, TRAUMA, DISEASE AND

we, both owners and professionals, are failing to recognise pain and lameness in our horses, but there is technology available

What if the environment doesn’t support keeping a horse barefoot? What if the owner isn’t aware the horse doesn’t have